Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Aston Centre for Applied Linguistics (ACAL) is an interdisciplinary, multilingual group of researchers – academic staff and research students – who work in the field of language and language education research.
Formerly known as the Centre for Language Research at Aston (CLaRA), the Aston Centre for Applied Linguistics (ACAL) aims to build on Aston University’s longstanding expertise in research into language education, languages, and applied linguistics by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and establishing national and international networks and partnerships.
Centre director: Dr Emmanuelle Labeau
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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Ania Bailey
- Aston University
- CLIPP - Head of CELCA
- Aston Centre for Applied Linguistics (ACAL)
Person: Academic Related, Teaching
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Nur Kurtoglu-Hooton
- Research Centre for the Humanities
- Aston Centre for Applied Linguistics (ACAL)
- Communication and Culture
- English, Languages and Applied Linguistics - Senior Lecturer
Person: Teaching & Research
Research output
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Histories of the everyday and the sacred: an exploration of G.K. Chesterton and Fabrice Hadjadj
Sudlow, B., 2026, In: The Chesterton Review. L11, Nos. 1-2, Spring-Summer 2026, p. 81-95Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Linguistics and Literary Studies
Giovanelli, M., 1 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) Handbook of Interdisciplinarity. Hartner, M. & Böhm-Schnitker , N. (eds.). Walter De GruyterResearch output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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‘That’s you being a good reader’: The impact of training in cognitive stylistics for teachers of English in UK secondary education
Nuttall, L., Giovanelli, M., Harrison, C. & Mansworth, M., 15 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: English in Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Student theses
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A genre-based approach to speaking in EFL
Wilkins, S. (Author), Clark, U. I. (Supervisor), 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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An (Anti)genealogy of Metaphors for the English Curriculum
Godfrey, C. J. (Author), Giovanelli, M. (Supervisor) & Love, R. (Supervisor), Sept 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Bilingual practices in Ghanaian primary schools: implications for curriculum design and educational practice
Yevudey, E. (Author), Reershemius, G. K. (Supervisor) & Grieve, J. W. (Supervisor), 13 May 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Prizes
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BSS College Awards 2023
Labeau, E. (Recipient), 28 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Executive Director of the European Network in Aging Studies
Medina, R. (Recipient), 29 May 2019
Prize: Appointment
Activities
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CorpusCast Episode 33: Learner Corpora
Love, R. (Host) & Staples, S. (Interviewee)
5 Sept 2024Activity: Other activity types › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
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CorpusCast Episode 32: #LancsBox
Love, R. (Host) & Brezina, V. (Interviewee)
7 Aug 2024Activity: Other activity types › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Communicating research to the public
Love, R. (Invited speaker)
5 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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